Ratings: Broadcast Finals for May 22, 2013

All four of the BIG networks pulled in good numbers on the last day of the 2012-13 regular season. CBS easily drew the most viewers and just edged out ABC and FOX for the A18-49 demo ratings win.

The most watched program of the night was the two-hour season finale of CRIMINAL MINDS, with 11.1 million viewers and a 2.8 demo rating. It, along with MODERN FAMILY, were the only programs on the night to draw over 10 million viewers.

ABC closed out its hit comedies THE MIDDLE and MODERN FAMILY. Both returning comedies drew ratings comparable to those earned over the last few weeks. However, the surprise of the night was NASHVILLE. Not only did the freshman drama beat CHICAGO FIRE, head-to-head, but it posted its best ratings since the last week in February.

Kicking off a new season is FOX's MASTERCHEF. The two episode premiere drew strong ratings, winning the 8 p.m. hour in the A18-49 ratings. At 9 p.m. the ratings increased by 10% in the demo and beat the season finale of LAW & ORDER: SVU. FOX should have a good summer, with their Tuesday - Thursday schedule.

Wednesday Night Network Averages:

CBS - 9.1 million viewers, 2.3 rating in Adults 18-49.

ABC - 6.9 million viewers, 2.2 rating in Adults 18-49.

FOX - 5.4 million viewers, 2.2 rating in Adults 18-49.

NBC - 6.3 million viewers, 1.6 rating in Adults 18-49.

CW - 1.0 million viewers, 0.3 rating in Adults 18-49.

Time	Net	Program	Viewers*	A18-49	+/-
8:00	ABC	The Middle	7.70	2.0
8:30	ABC	Modern Family [R]	5.68	1.6	-26%
9:00	ABC	Modern Family	10.01	3.7	+76%
9:30	ABC	How to Live with your Parents	6.26	2.1	-37%
10:00	ABC	Nashville	6.02	1.9	-4%
8:00	CBS	Two and a Half Men [R]	5.17	1.1
8:30	CBS	Mike & Molly [R]	5.40	1.2	+4%
9:00	CBS	Criminal Minds	11.01	2.8	+104%
8:00	CW	Movie: Love Happens	1.02	0.3
8:00	FOX	Masterchef	5.30	2.1
9:00	FOX	Masterchef	5.48	2.3	+3%
8:00	NBC	Dateline	6.20	1.4
9:00	NBC	Law & Order: SVU	6.66	1.7	+7%
10:00	NBC	Chicago Fire	6.13	1.7	-8%

* - in millions